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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 online: live stream, schedule, streaming info
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 is bringing together the legends of the baize – including Jimmy White and reigning champion Igor Figueiredo – for more green-felt drama. Advertisement Here's how to watch the World Seniors Snooker Championship online from ANYWHERE with a VPN, including free streaming options. Featuring some of the most beloved names in the sport's history, the Seniors Snooker Championship showcases the enduring talent and tactical nous of snooker's greatest cueists. This year's tournament returns to the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, home of the World Snooker Championship since 1977. Former champion Jimmy White will be aiming to add another seniors title to his collection, while former world champions including John Parrott, Ken Doherty, and Stephen Hendry are all expected to compete. With a mix of exhibition flair and serious competition, it promises to be a nostalgic treat for snooker fans. UK viewers can enjoy comprehensive coverage of the event on Channel 5 and its streaming service, My5, completely free. International viewers traveling away from home may have the option to use a VPN to access the free UK coverage. Advertisement Read on for all the details on how to watch the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 online from anywhere. How to watch World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 for free Yes. Viewers in the UK can watch World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 free on Channel 5 streaming service. Don't forget you can use a VPN to watch the seniors snooker on your usual streaming service from abroad. Channel 5 is the exclusive broadcaster of the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 in the UK. All matches will be shown live on the channel, with afternoon coverage from 12p noon BST and evening coverage starting at 7 p.m. BST during the tournament. Unblock Channel 5 with a VPN If you're keen to watch World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 but you're away from home and access to the show is geo-blocked, then you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do. Advertisement Use a VPN to watch Seniors World Snooker Championship from anywhere: Editors Choice NordVPN – get the world's best VPN We regularly review all the biggest and best VPN providers and NordVPN is our #1 choice. It unblocked every streaming service in testing and it's very straightforward to use. Speed, security and 24/7 support available if you need – it's got it all. The best value plan is the two-year deal which sets the price at $3.69 per month, and includes an extra 3 months absolutely FREE. There's also an all-important 30-day no-quibble refund if you decide it's not for you. Advertisement - So, try NordVPN 100% risk-free for 30 daysVIEW DEAL ON How to watch World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 in the US US flag For US viewers, there's no dedicated broadcaster for the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025. However, Brits abroad can use a VPN to access the free UK coverage on My5. How to watch World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 in the UK UK flag Channel 5 is the exclusive broadcaster of the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 in the UK. All matches will be shown live on the channel, with evening coverage starting from 12pm BST on May 7, with Joe Perry and Dominic Dale in action. If you can't watch on TV, you can stream the action for free on Channel 5's streaming service, My5. All you need to do is create an account, which only requires an email address and UK postcode. Advertisement Outside the UK? Brits abroad can use a VPN to tune into BBC iPlayer while away from home, and watch the seniors world championships for free. How to watch World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 in Canada Canadian flag For Canadian viewers, there's no dedicated broadcaster for the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025. However, UK nationals currently traveling in Canada can use a VPN to unblock BBC iPlayer and watch live online from anywhere in the world. We strongly recommend NordVPN. How to watch World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 in Australia Australia flag Any plans to make World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 available to watch in Australia are yet to be announced at the time of publication. Advertisement Brits currently away from home can use a VPN to watch seniors snooker world championships on Channel 5 from abroad. How to watch World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 in Asia The World Seniors Snooker Championship is often broadcast live on Huya TV in Asia, where the game is hugely popular (especially in the context of Zhao Xintong winning the Halo World Snooker Championships – the first Asian player ever to hold the title). Seniors World Snooker Championship shedule Credit: Seniors World Snooker Championship / Jennings Bet The World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 runs from May 7-11, 2025. Here's the schedule: Wednesday, May 7 (Round 1) 12pm – Joe Perry v Fabio Luersen, Dominic Dale v Craig Steadman Advertisement 7pm – Igor Figueredo v Wayne Townsend, Aaron Canavan v Andrew Norman Thursday, May 8 (Round 1) 12pm – Jimmy White v Alfie Burden, Ken Doherty v Charl Jonck 7pm – Tony Drago v Gerard Greene, Tony Knowles v Hassan Kerde Friday May 9 (Quarter-finals) 12pm – QF 1 (TBC) v QF 2 (TBC) 7pm – QF 3 (TBC) v QF 4 (TBC) Saturday May 10 (Semi-finals) 12pm – Semi-Finals Sunday May 11 (Final) 12pm – Final
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘He invented naughty snooker' – Stephen Hendry hails most underrated rival who ‘should have won a lot more'
SNOOKER icon Stephen Hendry has revealed his pick for the most underrated player of all time. The seven-time world champion faced some of the greatest names in the sport during his career, which spanned over three decades. 2 But there is one player in particular that he feels did not get the recognition he deserved in his prime. The Scot has claimed that Jimmy White should be considered among the very best, despite losing six World Championship finals. Hendry beat the Wirlwind on four of those occasions, but was stunned by his natural ability. Speaking on the World Snooker Tour podcast, Hendry explained: "Everybody goes on about him being in six finals, and not winning one, but what a player he was. "People look at him now, a bit like myself, and he is a shadow of what he was. "He obviously still says he can win the world title, but deep down he knows he won't. "When you look back, what a player he was. He invented naughty snooker. "The way he played with his talent, and he has said it himself, with his off-table activities, with his talent he should have won a lot more." Despite not winning a world title on the regular tour, White has won four World Senior Snooker Championship titles. His latest victory came in 2023 when he beat Alfie Burden in the final. White lost to Burden, the eventual winner of the tournament, in the first round this year.
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
June bank holiday in Kerry: check out what's on around the county
If we missed anything and you want it added in, email Fergus at Killarney set to rock to Bikefest All roads lead to Killarney this weekend when the 17th edition of the popular motorcycling weekend that is BikeFest takes place from Friday, May 30 to Sunday June 1. The weekend brings together bikers from all over the world to enjoy and explore one of Europe's best-loved riding destinations and festivals in one amazing experience. The three-day free event is held each year in at the Gleneagle/INEC and will once again feature highlights such as a vibrant carnival atmosphere at the BikeFest village, a stellar line-up of music and entertainment, demo rides, a custom bike show as well as ride-outs along the renowned Ring of Kerry and the celebrated coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way. Check out the BikeFest website for the full programme of events. Craic and ceoil galore at Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend in Finuge A great night of fun awaits at Teach Siamsa in Finuge on the bank holiday Monday, June 2. The night will kick off at 8pm. Dirty Disco fun in Killorglin Killorglin will be hopping this June bank holiday Sunday when the Dirty Disco crew take over 10 Bridge Street in the town for a night of incredible live music and late-night beats. Jack Fitz and the Cavalry take the stage with their high-energy performance, setting the tone for an unforgettable night while DJ Dor will keep the momentum going with top-tier tracks to keep you dancing. The Dirty Disco crew will then takes over for a late-night dancefloor session Doors open at 9pm and tickets will cost €10. Listowel Literary Festival Fun Organisers of the upcoming Listowel Literary Festival – which will run from Wednesday, May 28 to Sunday, June 1 – said this week they are thrilled to present a vibrant lineup of events for this year's literary festival, featuring something for everyone to enjoy. From author talks and poetry readings to hands-on workshops and family-friendly activities, there's plenty for everyone. See the full festival programme over at the Listowel Writer's Week website. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Win some money at the Listowel Races The few days of the Listowel Races is always one of the best weekends in the social calendar in Listowel – and knowing Listowel, that's high praise indeed – and this year should be no different with punters set to descend on Listowel racecourse for the three days from Saturday, May 31 to Monday, June 2. Racing action will kick off at around 1.55pm mark on each of the three days with seven races set to take place each day. The Ladies Day Style Stake event will take place on Sunday with judging to be done by the one and only Don O'Neill. See the Listowel Races website for a full programme. Snooker legend Jimmy White set for Kilflynn appearance Snooker legend Jimmy White will be at Parker's Pub in Kilflynn on Sunday, June 1 where he will be putting on an exhibition of pool and entertainment in aid of the Kilflynn Community Together fundraiser. VIP tickets at €20 include a meet and greet, BBQ and a Q & A. Doors will open at 7pm.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Former snooker sex symbol, 69, suffers major blow in bid to return to World Tour for the first time in 24 years
TONY KNOWLES's hopes of joining the professional snooker ranks as an OAP potter suffered a major blow. The Bolton cueist – who reached the Crucible World Championship semi-finals on three occasions in the 1980s – was thumped 4-0 by William Lemons in round one of Q School Event One. 5 5 5 Knowles – who turns 70 next month – potted only 100 points across four frames as Lemons, 29, progressed with breaks of 50 and 54. The Lancastrian, a two-time ranking tournament winner and an iconic figure from the sport's past, last played on the World Snooker Tour circuit in 2001. But the former world No.2 is not giving up on his dreams of playing alongside the likes of top stars Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump or world champion Zhao Xintong. A sex icon on the baize in his pomp, Knowles still plays to a decent standard for his age. But he will have to win six matches in a row in Event Two, which starts next Tuesday, if he is to be reunited with old drinking and smoking pal Jimmy White, 63, who has an invitational tour card for the next two seasons. A notorious ladies' man who was blessed with good looks, after leading a session against Steve Davis, Knowles once headed out to a nightclub before play resumed in the morning. Quite brilliantly, he returned to the Crucible the following day and polished off the frames needed to finish off the job. He sold countless stories on lurid sexual conquests, including an interview for £25,000 where he called himself the "hottest pot in snooker.' Meanwhile, his conqueror Lemons now plays 14-year-old Moldovan Vladislav Gradinari in round two at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester. Amateur ace Ronnie Sullivan – who has dreams of playing O'Sullivan at some point – progressed to round two when opponent Jai Platts did not turn up for their scheduled tie at 9am on Wednesday. 'Not fit for purpose' - Barry Hearn slams Crucible with World Snooker Championship tipped to 'travel around world' 5
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
World Seniors Snooker Championship final 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Alfie Burden thrashes Aaron Canavan in epic showpiece match
White's retirement decision Jimmy White intends to play until the age of 65 and is not yet ready to give up top-class snooker to play "bad" golf. White said: 'This last year my schedule was too busy. I was all over the place doing exhibitions and my preparation wasn't the greatest. 'I have to manage it a bit differently for the next two years but if I don't find some form, this will be my last two years. 'You've got to show the form on the table. My game is in good shape but I've not got any results this year. 'If I didn't think I could win, I wouldn't play. The minute I think I can't win, I won't play. But I don't take any regard of what people say about me playing on. 'Is there a chance I'll play at 70? No. I'm going to see out these two years and if I find some consistency, then I'll make a decision. But if I don't, I'm going to go and play bad golf.'
